Kitchen Utility Associate Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Do you have the career opportunities as an FNS Associate PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Responsible of performing various cleaning tasks, running a dish machine, and operating a manual pot & pan wash station.

 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Operates commercial dish machine & manual pot washing stations. 

• Sets up dish machine &/or pot areas promptly at the beginning of each shift and keeps kitchen supplied with clean pots/pans/china/silverware/etc throughout the day. 
• Maintains area with appropriate cleaning supplies and requisitions items as needed prior to running out. 
• Thoroughly breaks down and cleans equipment after each meal period. 
• Checks & records the dish machine temperature prior to each meal period washing. Immediately stops dish machine operation if temperature is below standard & reports to supervisor. 
• Tests pot washing final rinse water to assure effective concentration of sanitizing solution. 
• Maintains knowledge of each utility position duties. 

2. Adheres to departmental Quality Assurance procedures. 

• Able to demonstrate effective sanitation of ware washing equipment. 
• Performs daily and weekly cleaning assignments according to schedule. 
• Follows the standard infection control practices for hand washing, personal hygiene, grooming, uniforms, and food handling. 
• Attends 90% of departmental meetings and all required in-services. 

3. Practices safety techniques. 

• Adheres to standard safety procedures in all aspects of the job. 
• Learns correct equipment operating procedures and reports malfunctions to supervisor immediately. 
• Responsible for careful and safe handling of all equipment, knives, & glass / chinaware. 

4. Performs miscellaneous job duties as assigned. 

• Ensures assigned duties are enthusiastically completed as designated. 
• Ensures completion of duties provides results at the level requested. 

COMPETENCIES EXPECTED AND EVALUATED 

Performance and behaviors must be aligned with and support the St. David’s Healthcare Mission, Vision, Values and Goals. 

• Mission: To provide exceptional care to every patient, every day with a spirit of warmth, friendliness and personal pride. 
• Vision: To be the finest care and service organization in the world. 
• Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence 
• Goals: Exceptional Care, Customer Loyalty and Financial Strength 

Employees are expected to follow: 

• All hospital/departmental policies and procedures 
• All service excellence programs (AIDET, Key Words/Key Times, Hourly Rounding, Bedside Shift Report, etc.)
• Ethics and Compliance Program 
• Values Commitment
• Patient and Employee safety/security policies and protocols 
• Comply with all requirements of employment (license/certification, annual education, vaccine preventable diseases/annual flu requirements) 

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:  6 months food service experience with knowledge of commercial dish machines or pot washing

EDUCATION REQUIRED:  high school graduate/equivalent

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Food Handler Certification Required Upon Hire

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our FNS Associate PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.